This is the 1st part of our 3 part series on Twitter for businesses. In this part we are going to talk about Twitter basics such as: What is Twitter? How Can Twitter Help My Business? Why is Social Networking Important to my business? How do I get started on Twitter? These are the absolute … Read more
Identity theft is sadly becoming a common problem, with new and surprising ways for thieves to gain important information about you, your bankcards and your current accounts. What Is Credit Card Skimming A technique called credit card ‘skimming’, where thieves copy the information held in your card’s magnetic stripe when your card is swiped, has … Read more
When people hear that someone has money, we tend to think that they have a high paying job, they were born into money, they hit the lottery, or some other method of instant windfall. Rarely do we consider that the person might have just been responsible, and saved their money. I’m a huge fan of … Read more
Are you trying to sell your home and get the best return on your home renovation upgrades? Or, simply want to spruce up your personal space without spending a lot? Most realtors, appraisers and interior designers will typically suggest starting with your bathrooms. Apart from your kitchen, the bathrooms in your home are the spaces … Read more
When it comes to saying, “I do,” there are few topics that come up faster than the issue of money. Whether it’s paying bills, sticking to budgets, combining finances or consolidating debt, the topic of money has the potential to divide or unify. So, whether you’re recently engaged, newly married, or just finally getting around … Read more
Last time, we talked about Business Tablets, how they can be productive, and how you can use them to your advantage. Not everything is rainbows and unicorns when it comes to tablets though. Tablets, despite their diminutive size, have a dark side. I talked about how productive you can be with a tablet, assuming you … Read more
It’s not often you see the words “Tablet” and “Productivity” in a sentence and have it mean something positive. For those who don’t know, Tablet PCs are the class of computer that is essentially a touch screen monitor. They look like bigger versions of Smart Phones. If you’ve seen an Apple iPad (aff), then you’ve seen … Read more
If you’ve considered starting a business, then you’ve probably wondered if you should start as a website, then maybe a physical storefront, or maybe you wanted to rent that vacant building down the street. Which is best for you will depend on many different factors, some of which are specific to you alone. A website … Read more
Deciding whether you need to refinance your home or opt for a homeowner loan, such as a second mortgage, can be a stressful decision. Maybe you’re only beginning to weigh your options, but here’s something that may ease your mind. The average homeowner will keep their first mortgage for a mere seven years or less. … Read more
Recently, Google rolled out Business Pages for their social network Google+ (pronounced Google Plus). If you are an early adopter, then you already know about Google+, but if you’ve never heard of it, then let me fill you in. Google originally tried to roll out a social network called Google Buzz, but it failed. Google+ … Read more
We are all guilty of living for the here-and-now, at least some of the time. It is easy to get caught up in the moment, and forget that there is some sort of future in front of us. Call it a lack of planning, or a lack of experience, but it seems to effect everyone, … Read more
Starting a business is a process consumed with decisions, some easy and some difficult. Honestly, a business is really just the result of a bunch of related decisions. When you start a business, you are forced to confront decisions that you would probably rather avoid. You’ll be forced to make: Ethical Decisions Customer Service Decisions … Read more
Recently we’ve talked about twitter marketing. There are many reasons why you would want to market on twitter: Connecting with your customers Displaying your human side Learning about customers’ needs and having fun Before the Internet and social media, it was a lot harder to connect with your customers on a personal level. Now, it … Read more
You’ve spent years saving up your down payment, checked out the calculator at moneysupermarket, found a real estate agent and are in the process of buying a home. While you may think the monthly mortgage payment including closing costs, fees and homeowners insurance are all it takes to get you the house of your dreams, … Read more
If you have ever had trouble seeing where your customers are coming from, wanted more information on what systems are performing best for you, or just want to add a new tool to your marketing tool bag, then let me introduce you to URL Shorteners. If you have ever seen a URL that starts with … Read more
Starting a business is a huge endeavor, and if you do it by yourself, it can be a very lonely one. Few can argue the advantages of having people on your team. Having a network of people who help you is a huge competitive advantage compared to going it alone. When you have teammates this … Read more
If there is anything that I’ve learned in the last few years while running businesses, it would be that marketing is difficult. No, I’m not talking about the class in college that you skipped, or slept through, but the actual action of marketing your business. I’ve admitted this in the past that I never gave … Read more
Recently, I attempted to rent a movie from a Blockbuster Express machine, but was surprised when I saw a price of $2.99. Was Blockbuster truly so arrogant that they thought I wouldn’t walk across the street to the Redbox? Blockbuster Express Gets A Second Chance A few days ago, I decides to give Blockbuster … Read more
Buying a home is serious business and finding suitable funds and a mortgage to finance the deal takes tenacity. Many different lenders exist and they all offer various types of loans and repayment methods. If you want to do your own calculations, instead of waiting for advice from lenders, you can do so using a … Read more
When starting a business, you must figure out how you plan to finance it. There are tons of options such as: Bank Loans Private & Angel Investors Grants Government Assistance and Bootstrapping This is just a sample of the many ways a person can finance their new business. Today, we’re going to discuss bootstrapping a … Read more
Twitter is a relatively mature service now. Most people have heard of twitter, or tweeting, but many people still don’t understand how to leverage twitter to market their business. Twitter marketing isn’t difficult, and we’re going to cover it in this article. For those who may not have heard of Twitter, it is a service … Read more